Speaking and Listening III Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Course

ESL-0331-001 Speaking and Listening III

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Course Description

Practice conversational and listening skill through class activities and practice. Emphasis placed on idioms and listening comprehension.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

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Textbooks

Side by Side ACTIVITY WORKBOOK 3, 3rd Edition by Molinsky and Bliss

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Student Performance

\ 1. Increase pronunciation skills. 2. Increase vocabulary and vocabulary building skills through context. 3. Increase skills in recognizing, understanding, and using common idioms. 4. Practice English comprehension at a normal rate of conversation. 5. Improve listening comprehension skills in order to determine the main points of a conversation and/or lecture. 6. Learn to discuss current events in detail. 7. Learn to better express future plans and goals.

\ To increase vocabulary and aural/oral fluency. To further develop abilities in listening comprehension and pronunciation. To increase abilities in recognizing, understanding, and using idioms. To increase ability to understand and take part in English conversations outside of the classroom.

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Expected Student Behavior

\ Please speak English in the classroom at all times. Cell phones must be turned off during class times unless special permission is given by the instructor.

Grading Criteria

\ A = 90-100 Excellent; B = 80-89 Good; C = 70-79 Fair; D = Below 70 Failing, must repeat. One hour of lab per week is required. If a student does not finish the material needed to complete

\ Make up tests will not be given. If you miss one test, the grades you have will be averaged with no penalty. If you miss more than one test, you will receive a 0 for the test missed.

Attendance

Please limit absences to no more than 2 per summer course. Additional absences can affect your final grade in the class. If you stop attending class and do not formally withdraw, you will receive an F.

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